Cost of living in Västerås (Sweden) is 125% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina)
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| Food in Västerås (Sweden) is 122% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Västerås (Sweden) | Buenos Aires (Argentina) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 113 kr (ARS $1,200) | ARS $643 | 87% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 74 kr (ARS $787) | ARS $440 | 79% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 56 kr (ARS $595) | ARS $158 | 276% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 10 kr (ARS $110) | ARS $63 | 75% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 32 kr (ARS $344) | ARS $148 | 132% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 24 kr (ARS $255) | ARS $86 | 197% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 57 kr (ARS $608) | ARS $280 | 117% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 23 kr (ARS $248) | ARS $100 | 148% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 9 kr (ARS $98) | ARS $48 | 103% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 14 kr (ARS $144) | ARS $82 | 76% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 87 kr (ARS $928) | ARS $282 | 229% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 20 kr (ARS $213) | ARS $146 | 46% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 13 kr (ARS $137) | ARS $42 | 226% |
| Housing in Västerås (Sweden) is 152% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||
| Västerås (Sweden) | Buenos Aires (Argentina) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 11,833 kr (ARS $126,009) | ARS $43,649 | 189% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 7,786 kr (ARS $82,908) | ARS $30,815 | 169% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 1,571 kr (ARS $16,730) | ARS $4,069 | 311% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 6,529 kr (ARS $69,521) | ARS $31,715 | 119% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 5,778 kr (ARS $61,526) | ARS $19,541 | 215% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 304 kr (ARS $3,233) | ARS $3,128 | 3% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 171 kr (ARS $1,819) | ARS $1,413 | 29% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 3,857 kr (ARS $41,074) | ARS $34,098 | 20% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 1,245 kr (ARS $13,253) | ARS $14,773 | 10% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 81 kr (ARS $866) | ARS $359 | 141% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 212 kr (ARS $2,254) | ARS $236 | 855% |
| Clothes in Västerås (Sweden) is 63% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||
| Västerås (Sweden) | Buenos Aires (Argentina) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 864 kr (ARS $9,202) | ARS $3,874 | 138% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 324 kr (ARS $3,455) | ARS $2,583 | 34% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 812 kr (ARS $8,644) | ARS $6,765 | 28% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 1,058 kr (ARS $11,261) | ARS $5,508 | 104% |
| Transportation in Västerås (Sweden) is 133% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||
| Västerås (Sweden) | Buenos Aires (Argentina) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 227,408 kr (ARS $2,421,604) | ARS $2,059,630 | 18% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 14 kr (ARS $150) | ARS $66 | 129% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 579 kr (ARS $6,162) | ARS $1,254 | 391% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | ARS $429 | - |
| Personal Care in Västerås (Sweden) is 115% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||
| Västerås (Sweden) | Buenos Aires (Argentina) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 101 kr (ARS $1,078) | ARS $290 | 271% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 93 kr (ARS $989) | ARS $596 | 66% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 183 kr (ARS $1,952) | ARS $1,200 | 63% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 40 kr (ARS $426) | ARS $278 | 53% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 32 kr (ARS $338) | ARS $155 | 118% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 30 kr (ARS $319) | ARS $239 | 34% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 23 kr (ARS $246) | ARS $120 | 104% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 21 kr (ARS $229) | ARS $138 | 66% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 272 kr (ARS $2,893) | ARS $572 | 406% |
| Entertainment in Västerås (Sweden) is 110% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||
| Västerås (Sweden) | Buenos Aires (Argentina) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 443 kr (ARS $4,716) | ARS $1,382 | 241% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 242 kr (ARS $2,578) | ARS $691 | 273% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 911 kr (ARS $9,699) | ARS $2,358 | 311% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 796 kr (ARS $8,477) | ARS $2,149 | 295% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 110 kr (ARS $1,167) | ARS $387 | 202% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 44 kr (ARS $466) | ARS $190 | 145% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 67 kr (ARS $714) | ARS $162 | 340% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 3,980 kr (ARS $42,384) | ARS $56,927 | 26% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 2.22 kr (ARS $24) | ARS $17 | 40% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 307 kr (ARS $3,267) | ARS $2,248 | 45% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 59 kr (ARS $626) | ARS $169 | 269% |
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For example, you would need at least ARS $297,085 (27,899 kr) in Västerås to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $132,000 in Buenos Aires.